But when we got there, we couldn't find the electric box. I called back to the office and was told, "Of course not. You're not in the Electric loop. We only have 30 electric spots and they're always taken way in advance on weekends. Sorry, nothing we can do."
When I told them we'd have to go to another campground because electric was essential so we could leave the air conditioning on for the cat, they said, "Oh, you're not in a "pet friendly area" either." I told them that the cat never left the trailer but that didn't seem to matter to them.
"Well I'll be back to the office in a few minutes. Please just refund all my money and we'll go somewhere that has WHAT THEY TOLD US THEY HAVE. (emphasis mine).
Supervisor says, "We can refund Sat and Sun but not Fri because you've already checked in."
"That's not acceptable."
"Sorry, I'm not authorized to give you a refund for today."
"That's OK. Please get someone up here that is."
Supervisor's supervisor - All in the same ranger outfits. No rank insignia. But posture gave me a hint. I told her - AGAIN - that the reservation center had confirmed electricity. But if they were full, just give me my money back.
She said, "Wait a minute" and started clicking on the computer. Then she yelled across the office, "Is HDA empty." The answer was, "Yes. They left this morning."
She got out a new map of the campground and put a little black X on it and said, "Go around this loop, past a cabin and over a little bridge. When you get to the next cabin, there will be a spot on the right with electric."
"What number?"
"It doesn't have a number. It's not in the computer. It's not for rent. We just keep it for emergencies."
As tempted as I was, I DID NOT ask for all our money back. I mean - if the spot wasn't for rent, how did they post our payment in the computer?????
We picked Rocky Gap State Park because it was very close to a dear friend from my previous life as an antique doll dealer. It was just a place to put our "home" while we visited with her. We didn't intend to do any "camping activities". But it is a BEAUTIFUL park. We took a 5 mile hike around the lake, another into the gorge and Emily and I went kayaking - a first for both of us.
Great hiking trails
Big beautiful lake
Wonderful Lodge where we had lunch in the middle of our 5 mile hike around the lake.
And promises of seeing various critters - which didn't happen. Although there were very old signs of beaver activity.
NEXT BLOG - off to Hershey Park to ride rides with Emily and Carol AND my son and 3 of my grandchildren.
